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Rob DiFranco served as an Managing Editor for Golfdom Magazine, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

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Pursell Agri-Tech adds Bill Abetz as director of turf and ornamentals Posted on 11 Mar 2022 in the People categories.

Pursell Agri-Tech announced the hiring of 30-year green industry veteran Bill Abetz as its new Director of Turf and Ornamentals. Read more»

Florida-based MD Plant Health adds Erick Landis to sales team Posted on 11 Mar 2022 in the Industry News categories.

MD Plant Health, which supplies Florida golf courses with agronomic products and equipment, welcomed Erick Landis to its sales team. Read more»

DLF Seeds acquires OreGro Seeds Posted on 08 Mar 2022 in the Industry News categories.

DLF Seeds announced it has acquired the assets of Oregon-based OreGro Seeds, a forage, cover crop and turfgrass breeding company. Read more»

Fort Belvoir GC superintendent Ben Ellis’ journey now a book Posted on 08 Mar 2022 in the From the Magazine & People categories.

Ben Ellis, superintendent at Fort Belvoir GC in Virginia, details his first 100 days as superintendent at Andrews Airforce base in his new book. Read more»

Rain Bird promotes trio within its golf division Posted on 08 Mar 2022 in the Industry News & People categories.

Jeff Lawson, Tony Whelan and Mohan Subramanian all have new positions within Rain Bird's golf division. The trio are all long-time Rain Bird employees. Read more»

GCSAA elects new president, vice president and board members Posted on 08 Mar 2022 in the People categories.

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) named Kevin P. Breen its new president in addition to several other new board members. Read more»